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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6, pp. 66-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which country was Sadiq going to bring Turkish workers?
(a) East Germany.
(b) West Germany.
(c) Indonesia.
(d) Australia.

2. Where did Sadiq go to enjoy himself when not taking pilgrims to Mecca?
(a) Beirut.
(b) Amman.
(c) Jenin.
(d) Tel Aviv.

3. What was the translation of the Turkish dish imam bayildi?
(a) The imam screamed.
(b) The imam fainted.
(c) The imam died.
(d) The imam laughed.

4. What kind of jam did the Iranians eat that Theroux found disgusting?
(a) Sweet potato.
(b) Carrot.
(c) Pear.
(d) Beet.

5. What English novelist once wrote, "The journey is the goal"?
(a) Graham Greene.
(b) Michael Frayn.
(c) Roddy Doyle.
(d) Ian McEwan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How high did the railway climb through the pass?

2. What poem did Molesworth quote while waiting for Yugoslav officials to look over passenger papers in Chapter 2?

3. Why was the Canadian couple going to Australia?

4. Why was Theroux disappointed when the train arrived at Lake Van in Chapter 3?

5. How did Yashar describe his political leanings in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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